From 8 to 11 September 2026, hundreds of communication scholars from around the globe gathered in Brno, Czech Republic, for the 11th European Communication Conference (ECC2026). Hosted by Masaryk U…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how universities conduct research, educate students, support their communities and organise their daily activities. From accelerating scientific discove...

Dear WHAT-IF members and network, July is coming to an end, which means it is time to look back at everything that has happened in our project over the past few months. In this newsletter, we highl…

Scientific Reports - The collective turing test: large language models can generate realistic multi-user discussions

The Social Media Research Toolkit is a curated collection of more than 50 tools compiled by researchers at the Social Media Lab.

Are you eager to pursue a PhD in Communication Science, skilled in quantitative data analysis, and curious about the psychology behind how people respond to new, hyper-realistic forms of disinformatio...

The Commission has adopted a delegated act outlining rules granting access to data for qualified researchers under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Accessing data from social media platforms remains a major obstacle for researchers studying digital media. Despite existing EU legislation on data access, “the actual delivery of data by platforms…

Do you enjoy engaging in cutting-edge research as part of a larger European team? answering theoretically and societally important communication science questions? applying computational approaches yo...

As brands look to hold onto the internet of the past, the term “community” will become a loaded word.

Researchers analyzing misinformation deserve to be defended — and the campaign to end their work threatens the right to free speech.